Step 1

Make the sauce in a large bowl. Combine salt, baharat, sumac, cumin, black pepper, tomato paste, garlic, olive oil, date syrup and water.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 3

In an oven safe deep pan drizzle olive oil and add the tomatoes, onions, and salt. Place the chicken over top.

Step 4

Pour rice evenly around and on top of the chicken. Pour red sauce gently over the rice and chicken.

Step 5

Cover the pan with wet parchment paper and cover with aluminum foil on top of it. Bake it in preheated oven 1 ½ hours.

Step 6

Remove parchment paper and aluminum foil. Transfer to the broil for 5-7 minutes to get a golden brown color. Serve from the pan.